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Killian, Ink Duelist
Price tag $0.25

Legendary CreatureHuman Warlock

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#742 Current Rank
#908 Last Week
#741 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Killian, Ink Duelist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Killian, Ink Duelist decks.

Cost of Brilliance Cost of Brilliance
+35% Synergy $0.13
Informed Inkwright Informed Inkwright
+28% Synergy $0.32
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+27% Synergy $0.38
Scolding Administrator Scolding Administrator
+26% Synergy $0.18
Killian's Confidence Killian's Confidence
+26% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Killian, Ink Duelist's abilities and overall game plan.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+63% Synergy $0.66
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
+62% Synergy $0.26
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+60% Synergy $0.42
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+60% Synergy $4.16
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+58% Synergy $0.47
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+57% Synergy $0.20
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+57% Synergy $0.90
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+55% Synergy $8.31
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+54% Synergy $6.04
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+53% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Killian, Ink Duelist decks.

Light of Promise Light of Promise
+53% Synergy $0.39
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+51% Synergy $0.29
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+47% Synergy $2.06
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+44% Synergy $0.29
Angelic Gift Angelic Gift
+44% Synergy $0.35
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+44% Synergy $0.27
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+41% Synergy $0.31
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+41% Synergy $0.39
Utter End Utter End
+41% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+24% Synergy $1.45

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+0% Synergy $37.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $53.21
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $72.10
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-7% Synergy $17.94
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Killian, Ink Duelist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Heliod's Pilgrim Heliod's Pilgrim
+40% Synergy $0.16
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+34% Synergy $0.20
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
+34% Synergy $5.44
Umbra Mystic Umbra Mystic
+31% Synergy $9.39
Agent of the Fates Agent of the Fates
+30% Synergy $0.29
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+26% Synergy $0.31
Snooping Page Snooping Page
+25% Synergy $0.16
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+24% Synergy $0.74
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+23% Synergy $0.35
Lecturing Scornmage Lecturing Scornmage
+23% Synergy $0.14
Melancholic Poet Melancholic Poet
+22% Synergy $0.15
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+21% Synergy $0.24
Forum Necroscribe Forum Necroscribe
+20% Synergy $0.16
Conciliator's Duelist Conciliator's Duelist
+19% Synergy $0.20
Auramancer Auramancer
+16% Synergy $0.30
Abigale, Poet Laureate Abigale, Poet Laureate
+16% Synergy $0.22
Killian, Decisive Mentor Killian, Decisive Mentor
+16% Synergy $0.49
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+13% Synergy $0.29
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+12% Synergy $22.38
Inkling Mascot Inkling Mascot
+12% Synergy $0.12
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $13.02
Hero of Iroas Hero of Iroas
+11% Synergy $1.12
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+10% Synergy $0.21
Scathing Shadelock Scathing Shadelock
+10% Synergy $0.13
Elite Interceptor Elite Interceptor
+9% Synergy $0.12
Quill-Blade Laureate Quill-Blade Laureate
+9% Synergy $0.17
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+9% Synergy $0.35
Inkshape Demonstrator Inkshape Demonstrator
+8% Synergy $0.07
Nomad Mythmaker Nomad Mythmaker
+8% Synergy $4.61
Rehearsed Debater Rehearsed Debater
+8% Synergy $0.07
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+7% Synergy $0.31
Slumbering Keepguard Slumbering Keepguard
+7% Synergy $0.29
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+7% Synergy $0.46
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.32
Silverquill, the Disputant Silverquill, the Disputant
+6% Synergy $3.00
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+6% Synergy $2.14
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+6% Synergy $0.37
Armored Skyhunter Armored Skyhunter
+6% Synergy $0.33
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+5% Synergy $13.69
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+5% Synergy $1.22
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.28
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+4% Synergy $0.56
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy $4.58
Defacing Duskmage Defacing Duskmage
+2% Synergy $0.69
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $4.55
Herald of Amity Herald of Amity
+0% Synergy $0.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $59.32
Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
0% Synergy $2.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.11
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-11% Synergy $11.94

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Killian, Ink Duelist safe.

Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+34% Synergy $0.59
Shelter Shelter
+31% Synergy $0.23
Dark Dabbling Dark Dabbling
+31% Synergy $0.08
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+26% Synergy $0.22
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+26% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+23% Synergy $0.30
Courageous Resolve Courageous Resolve
+23% Synergy $0.42
Overkill Overkill
+15% Synergy $0.36
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+15% Synergy $0.27
Karametra's Blessing Karametra's Blessing
+14% Synergy $0.27
Rapier Wit Rapier Wit
+14% Synergy $0.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $3.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.79
Bleed Dry Bleed Dry
+12% Synergy $0.16
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
+11% Synergy $0.25
Masterful Flourish Masterful Flourish
+11% Synergy $0.19
Beaming Defiance Beaming Defiance
+11% Synergy $0.18
Closing Statement Closing Statement
+10% Synergy $0.09
Wretched Confluence Wretched Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.29
Feed the Serpent Feed the Serpent
+9% Synergy $0.06
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.09
Hatred Hatred
+9% Synergy $60.72
Slaughter Slaughter
+9% Synergy $3.96
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+7% Synergy $1.46
Rabid Attack Rabid Attack
+7% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+7% Synergy $3.33
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+6% Synergy $1.41
Ob Nixilis's Cruelty Ob Nixilis's Cruelty
+6% Synergy $0.08
Wander Off Wander Off
+6% Synergy $0.09
Interjection Interjection
+6% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Charm Orzhov Charm
+6% Synergy $0.18
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+6% Synergy $0.28
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+6% Synergy $3.47
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.31
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+6% Synergy $4.00
Harsh Annotation Harsh Annotation
+5% Synergy $0.11
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+3% Synergy $7.35
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+3% Synergy $2.69
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.37
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.33
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $4.86
Mortify Mortify
-2% Synergy $0.22
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $28.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $14.14
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-13% Synergy $0.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $3.90
Despark Despark
-20% Synergy $0.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-22% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-22% Synergy $1.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Killian, Ink Duelist's game plan and control the board.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+35% Synergy $2.81
Silverquill Command Silverquill Command
+33% Synergy $0.23
Retether Retether
+33% Synergy $20.36
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+18% Synergy $0.80
Hex Hex
+17% Synergy $0.33
Moment of Reckoning Moment of Reckoning
+16% Synergy $0.30
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+16% Synergy $5.52
Single Combat Single Combat
+15% Synergy $0.62
Render Speechless Render Speechless
+14% Synergy $0.09
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+11% Synergy $3.67
Dig Site Inventory Dig Site Inventory
+11% Synergy $0.18
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+8% Synergy $4.22
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+8% Synergy $0.39
Three Dreams Three Dreams
+7% Synergy $2.09
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $11.82
Exhilarating Elocution Exhilarating Elocution
+6% Synergy $0.07
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.67
Parting Thoughts Parting Thoughts
+5% Synergy $0.30
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+5% Synergy $7.92
Replenish Replenish
+5% Synergy $211.98
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.34
Rise to Glory Rise to Glory
+4% Synergy $0.10
Daydream Daydream
+3% Synergy $0.39
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+2% Synergy $0.35
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+1% Synergy $0.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.21
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.73
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.05
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.42
Damn Damn
-20% Synergy $2.47

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+17% Synergy $0.77
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+15% Synergy $3.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.95
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+8% Synergy $14.55
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+7% Synergy $0.28
Holy Avenger Holy Avenger
+6% Synergy $0.92
Haystack Haystack
+4% Synergy $0.31
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $24.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Killian, Ink Duelist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+42% Synergy $0.19
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+39% Synergy $0.38
Sunbond Sunbond
+38% Synergy $0.45
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+36% Synergy $0.33
Grisly Transformation Grisly Transformation
+35% Synergy $0.22
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+33% Synergy $0.32
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+32% Synergy $0.59
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+31% Synergy $0.53
Holy Mantle Holy Mantle
+30% Synergy $0.37
Pentarch Ward Pentarch Ward
+30% Synergy $0.24
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+29% Synergy $0.57
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+29% Synergy $0.38
Phyresis Phyresis
+28% Synergy $2.69
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+27% Synergy $4.37
Lord Skitter's Blessing Lord Skitter's Blessing
+25% Synergy $0.45
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+25% Synergy $0.35
Graduation Day Graduation Day
+24% Synergy $0.22
Asha's Favor Asha's Favor
+23% Synergy $0.20
Benevolent Blessing Benevolent Blessing
+23% Synergy $0.32
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+23% Synergy $1.03
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+21% Synergy $1.19
Mammoth Umbra Mammoth Umbra
+21% Synergy $0.24
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+20% Synergy $0.34
Inner Demon Inner Demon
+20% Synergy $0.25
Idolized Idolized
+20% Synergy $1.71
Twisted Embrace Twisted Embrace
+18% Synergy $0.18
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+18% Synergy $0.33
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+17% Synergy $4.40
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.27
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+14% Synergy $10.51
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
+14% Synergy $0.37
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+13% Synergy $0.28
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+12% Synergy $0.11
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+12% Synergy $4.13
Faith Unbroken Faith Unbroken
+11% Synergy $0.24
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
+11% Synergy $0.40
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+11% Synergy $0.20
Super State Super State
+11% Synergy $21.17
Redemption Arc Redemption Arc
+10% Synergy $0.27
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+10% Synergy $0.55
Reprobation Reprobation
+10% Synergy $0.30
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+9% Synergy $2.89
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+9% Synergy $18.46
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+6% Synergy $5.34
Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+4% Synergy $0.29
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+3% Synergy $2.67
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+0% Synergy $1.15
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $4.22
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $19.62

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+25% Synergy $12.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.38
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $39.40
Skycoach Waypoint Skycoach Waypoint
+6% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $1.21
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+4% Synergy $2.97
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.26
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.99
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $63.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.70
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-23% Synergy $0.46

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-7% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Killian, Ink Duelist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+25% Synergy $0.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+13% Synergy $3.79
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+12% Synergy $1.79
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+9% Synergy $0.27
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.09
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.31
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.31
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+5% Synergy $2.50
Forum of Amity Forum of Amity
+4% Synergy $0.18
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.69
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+3% Synergy $0.27
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+3% Synergy $1.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+2% Synergy $0.53
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy $8.76
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.41
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+1% Synergy $0.31
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+1% Synergy $5.01
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.13
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.25
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+0% Synergy $7.01
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.41
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+0% Synergy $1.50
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+0% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+0% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+0% Synergy $0.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.91
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
0% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.82
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.30
Scrubland Scrubland
-3% Synergy
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $15.62
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.33
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-4% Synergy $11.13
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $1.50
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $14.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $31.86
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-8% Synergy $9.90
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-10% Synergy $12.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.27

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